SupportLayer AlternativesHelp Desk Platforms and other similar apps like SupportLayer

SupportLayer is described as 'Helpdesk and live chat platform built for teams that are tired of paying Zendesk or Freshdesk prices just to unlock the features they actually need' and is a Help Desk platform in the business & commerce category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SupportLayer, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best SupportLayer alternative is FreeScout, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to SupportLayer are Freshdesk, osTicket, Zendesk and UseResponse.

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  1. FreeScout icon
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    Free open-source Zendesk & Help Scout alternative: help desk, shared mailbox, email management and analytics. FreeScout is a pure PHP8+MySQL application which can be easily deployed even on a shared hosting.

    131 FreeScout alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Freshdesk icon
     124 likes

    Offers automated ticket management, multichannel communication, SLA tracking, analytics, customizable workflows, self-service, collaboration tools, AI-driven automation with live translation, knowledge base, proactive insights, secure access, and customer feedback features.

    97 Freshdesk alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Workspace
     
  3. osTicket icon
     70 likes

    Lightweight, open-source support solution with built-in customer portal and rich admin dashboard for easy ticket management.

    122 osTicket alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
     
  4. Zendesk icon
     67 likes

    Web-based software offering customer support features like a ticket system and self-service platform. It provides support through email, voice, messaging, and social media with AI assistance for 24/7 availability. Includes analytics, intelligent routing, and customization.

    277 Zendesk alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. UseResponse icon
     132 likes

    UseResponse is a customizable Community Feedback and Support Software can be installed on your server as a PHP script or used in Cloud as SaaS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. HelpCrunch icon
     170 likes

    Platform centralizes live chat, in-app messaging, automated email marketing, and ticketing with personalized, targeted campaigns, feedback collection, integrations such as WordPress and Shopify, and unified multi-channel support for web and mobile customer engagement.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. LiveAgent icon
     56 likes

    Leverage a unified platform for managing calls, emails, live chat, and social media. Enhance issue resolution by 56% with call center tools, save resources with a ticketing system, and boost earnings by 48% using a fast chat widget. Create knowledge bases easily.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PHP
     
  8. Help Scout icon
     29 likes

    Help Scout offers scalable customer support with a personalized email-like experience. Enjoy a clutter-free interface, excellent reporting, knowledge base, integrations, a robust API, and iPhone app support, allowing teams of all sizes to maintain customer focus.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Jira Service Management is a platform that unifies development, IT, and business teams for efficient service delivery. It offers features for ITSM, customer service, and HR functions. The platform uses AI to manage services, centralize requests, automate support interactions...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Zoho Desk icon
     2 likes

    Zoho Desk is a help desk software that helps businesses manage customer requests across multiple channels from a unified platform. It offers a multi-brand help center feature for businesses to establish unique self-service portals for each brand.

    99 Zoho Desk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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